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PRO SERIES WRAP: Titans, Knights and Lions secure wins

football24 February 2025 14:49| © Cricket SA
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The Fidelity Titans secured a resounding 168-run victory over the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers in Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Pro50 clash in Oudtshoorn.

Batting first, Titans posted an imposing total of 250-5.

Leading the charge was Sune Luus, who anchored the innings with an unbeaten 114, demonstrating her class and resilience at the crease.

She was well supported by Gandhi Jafta (60) and Eliz-Mari Marx (33*), who provided crucial partnerships to set a formidable target.

The Titans’ bowlers then took centre stage, with Paulinah Mashishi delivering a career-best performance.

Her exceptional spell saw her claim five wickets for just 10 runs in nine overs, dismantling the Badgers’ batting line-up.

The Badgers were bundled out for 82 runs, giving the Titans a decisive win.

KNIGHTS CRUISE

Meanwhile, in Durban, the Knights cruised to a six-wicket victory over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins.

Dolphins struggled with the bat and were dismissed for 134.

Knights' bowlers were relentless, with Evodia Yekile leading the attack with four wickets.

Miane Smit and Zintle Kula each contributed with three wickets, ensuring the hosts were kept in check.

Chasing 135, the Knights comfortably reached the target, driven by Luyanda Nzuza’s unbeaten 43.

The young star, fresh from the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, showed remarkable composure to see her side home.

LIONS ROAR

At the WSB Newlands, the DP World Lions secured a 62-run victory against World Sports Betting Western Province.

Batting first, the Lions posted a competitive total of 241-6.

Sunette Viljoen-Louw was the standout performer with an impressive 87, well supported by Sinalo Jafta (46).

Defending their total, Lions showcased a disciplined bowling performance, led by Raisibe Ntozakhe, who claimed three wickets.

Western Province struggled to build partnerships and were eventually bowled out for 179, handing the Lions a comfortable win.

TITANS, DOLPHINS, WP CLAIM PRO20 WINS

In Sunday’s Hollywoodbets Pro20 fixtures, the Titans continued their winning momentum by defeating the Garden Route Badgers by 23 runs.

Dolphins bounced back with a 54-run victory over the Knights, avenging their defeat in the Pro50.

Western Province also turned the tables on the Lions, with Faye Tunnicliffe anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 65.

Despite Tazmin Brits’ valiant half-century (56), the Lions fell short as Western Province clinched a six-wicket win.

UPCOMING HOLLYWOODBETS PRO SERIES MATCHES

HOLLYWOODBETS PRO50

Saturday, 1 March – 10am

Hollywoodbets Dolphins v World Sports Betting Western Province – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead

Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers v DP World Lions – Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn

Knights v Fidelity Titans – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

HOLLYWOODBETS PRO20

Sunday, 2 March – 10am

Hollywoodbets Dolphins v World Sports Betting Western Province – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead

Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers v DP World Lions – Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn

Knights v Fidelity Titans – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

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